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Louisiana Supreme Court freezes indictment of AG amid grand jury controversy
politics7 days ago

Louisiana Supreme Court freezes indictment of AG amid grand jury controversy

Louisiana’s Supreme Court granted a stay of the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill, citing defects in the grand jury proceedings and the trial court’s handling and allowing defense motions to quash. The stay unfolds amid Republican-vs-Democratic tensions in New Orleans, following secrecy around the indictment and a courtroom closure that drew media protest. Governor Jeff Landry has pledged a swift pardon. The stay does not block filings or potential recusal motions and connects to broader disputes around Calvin Duncan’s exoneration and the involvement of former special prosecutor Laurie White.

via The Guardian|
#attorney-general#grand-jury#indictment
Louisiana Supreme Court pauses AG Murrill indictment amid grand-jury controversy
courts7 days ago

Louisiana Supreme Court pauses AG Murrill indictment amid grand-jury controversy

The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay halting Attorney General Liz Murrill’s indictment, blasting irregularities in the grand jury process and conflicts of interest surrounding the special prosecutor and the closed courthouse proceedings. The order pauses the 16-count charges and does not rule on the merits, as the court notes extraordinary procedural defects; the ruling comes amid a broader political feud between state officials and New Orleans leaders, with Murrill vowing to seek dismissal and Gov. Landry signaling a potential pardon if convicted.

via NOLA.com|
#courts#grand-jury#indictment
politics13 days ago

Trump-backed Julia Letlow clinches Louisiana Senate runoff victory

Rep. Julia Letlow won the Louisiana GOP Senate runoff with President Trump's endorsement, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming and positioning herself to fill retiring Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat; the race served as a test of MAGA credentials and was buoyed by support from Gov. Jeff Landry and other top Louisiana Republicans, along with strong fundraising.

via Politico|
#john-fleming#julia-letlow#louisiana
Trump-Backed Julia Letlow Triumphs in Louisiana Senate Runoff
politics13 days ago

Trump-Backed Julia Letlow Triumphs in Louisiana Senate Runoff

Trump-backed Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating John Fleming after leading the first-round vote and positioning herself to win in November in a solidly GOP state. She has aligned with Trump’s agenda, touting support for election-law changes and a move to eliminate the Senate filibuster, and has endorsements from key Louisiana Republicans; Democrat Jamie Davis won the Democratic nomination.

via NBC News|
#letlow#louisiana#politics
Trump’s Louisiana gamble tests his grip on the GOP in a high-stakes Senate runoff
politics14 days ago

Trump’s Louisiana gamble tests his grip on the GOP in a high-stakes Senate runoff

Trump’s Louisiana gamble tests whether his endorsements still sway GOP voters as Rep. Julia Letlow faces state Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday’s runoff to replace retiring Sen. Bill Cassidy after Cassidy finished third in May; Trump backed Letlow and touted her pro‑Trump stance, while Fleming runs on a MAGA‑style agenda in a state that remains deeply red, with the election seen as a barometer of Trump’s influence as the GOP heads into 2026 elections.

via CNN|
#john-fleming#julia-letlow#louisiana
politics14 days ago

Fleming bets MAGA conservatism can beat the Trump-backed Letlow in Louisiana Senate runoff

Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming, a longtime Trump ally and former Trump administration official, is in a tight Senate runoff against Rep. Julia Letlow, who is backed by President Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry. Fleming argues he’s the more MAGA-conservative option and has self-funded his bid, while Letlow led the first round and maintains strong endorsements. With expected low turnout, the race will test whether Trump’s endorsements still move GOP voters as Fleming seeks a grassroots surge to overcome Letlow’s early edge.

via Politico|
#fleming#letlow#louisiana
Trump's Endorsement Faces Turnout Test in Louisiana Senate Runoff
politics14 days ago

Trump's Endorsement Faces Turnout Test in Louisiana Senate Runoff

President Trump's endorsement anchors the Louisiana GOP Senate runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming, with Letlow favored after a May primary win and Fleming pitching himself as the true conservative alternative. Cassidy's ouster set the stage for the matchup, and turnout is the wildcard that could determine the result, especially if participation remains low and the race tight.

via NBC News|
#john-fleming#julia-letlow#louisiana
Pastor Tony Spell’s Family Alleges Harassment Before Beating
us-news15 days ago

Pastor Tony Spell’s Family Alleges Harassment Before Beating

A Louisiana pastor, Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, faces second-degree battery charges after police say he beat Scott Sherwin’s son eight times and wrestled him to the ground; Spell says he acted to protect his family after Sherwin’s son allegedly harassed Shaye Spell, flipped her off, followed them, and threatened rape and murder, part of a long-running feud that included a 2020 lawsuit over surveillance cameras; Spell is due in court September 15 and could face up to eight years in prison.

via New York Post|
#battery#crime#louisiana
Louisiana man charged with murder after alleged beating of missing teen tied to dispute over girl's treatment
world19 days ago

Louisiana man charged with murder after alleged beating of missing teen tied to dispute over girl's treatment

A 51-year-old Maurice Parms was arrested near Baton Rouge and charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who remains missing. Police say the assault followed an argument about the way Parms treated a 16-year-old girl, and investigators believe he disposed of the body in his vehicle as search warrants were executed; the investigation into the teen’s disappearance continues.

via The Independent|
#baton-rouge#crime#louisiana
Rapper Mystikal handed 20-year prison term in third-degree rape case
crime23 days ago

Rapper Mystikal handed 20-year prison term in third-degree rape case

Rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in a Louisiana prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape; the plea deal reduced the charges from first-degree rape and other counts that could have carried life, and a bid to withdraw the plea was denied. The victim testified about the assault, and Mystikal’s legal history includes prior sex-offender and domestic abuse-related offenses. He has released little music in years, with Tarantula (2001) as his last original album.

via The Guardian|
#crime#louisiana#mystikal